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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,673.58, 32,681.37 and 14,723.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,673.58, 32,681.37 and 14,723.97 is: 20,326.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,673.58 : 32,681.37 = 14,723.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,673.58/32,681.37 = 14,723.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,673.58x = 32,681.37 × 14,723.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,673.58x = 481,199,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,199,437.82/23,673.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,326.43

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